Tomato Vodka Soup

Submitted by Cinnamon Turtle

"Hungarian creamy tomato vodka soup from Jeff Smith - The Frugal Gourmet. Modified for vegetarians."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 6 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and chopped
• 1 gallon tomatoes, peeled and chopped or 1 gallon canned tomato
• 4 tablespoons Hungarian paprika
• 4 cups stock, vegetable, preferably chicken-flavored
• 6 tablespoons sour cream
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 cup vodka
• salt and pepper

directions

1. In a large stock pot, heat the butter and add garlic and onion. Saute until onion is clear. Add the tomatoes and paprika bring to a heavy simmer, turn down heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the vegetable stock, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes. Strain the soup into another pot and force through a sieve Discard the solids.
2. Return the soup to a simmer. In a small bowl combine the sour cream and the flour, mixing thoroughly. Whip this mixture into the soup until it's smooth and lump free. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes to reduce and thicken a bit. Add salt and pepper. When ready to serve, add the vodka and serve immediately.

Reviews

[Merritt s.]

My Hungarian Grandmother would make a similar soup. This is an excellent version. The only difference with her version was she would put in a dash of Soy Sauce ( a umami effect I guess). Also, I remember she would serve the soup with shell noodles, but it is good without any pasta at all. Be sure to use only authentic Hungarian Paprika. (Easy enough to find online). The Paprika and sour cream give soup a truly Hungarian flavor.